Mike McVay Joins Radio Vendor Alliance In Advisory Role
The Radio Vendor Alliance has appointed McVay Media President Mike McVay as Strategic Advisor to its consortium of vendors. The group functions as an advisory resource for local radio operators seeking vetted vendors for software, services, and operational support.
The Kid Mero Takes Over Mornings at Hot 97 In The Post-Ebro Era
For the past month, it's been Funkmaster Flex holding down mornings at NYC’s Hot 97 (WQHT) following the sudden end of Ebro in the Morning. Now the MediaCo station has a new show to start the day with a familiar voice to many New Yorkers.
Des Moines’ NewsRadio 1040 Finds New PD In Gregg Henson
iHeartMedia Des Moines has named Gregg Henson Program Director of NewsRadio 1040 WHO. Henson joins iHeartMedia Des Moines from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He previously was Program Director and Morning Host for WLAV and WTNR.
Long Island’s BLI Refreshes Local Lineup With Ally Ali and Cat
Cox Media Group Long Island’s 106.1 BLI (WBLI) has adjusted its weekday lineup, elevating two familiar voices. Ally Ali moves from afternoons to middays while continuing as co-host of The Syke Morning Show, and Cat shifts from nights to the afternoon drive slot.
Dan Bongino Confirms Comeback With Westwood One
As Radio Ink reported in December, Conservative media personality Dan Bongino made it official: he will return to his show in early February with Cumulus Media's Westwood One. Bongino was last heard on-air in March before his stint as FBI Deputy Director.
Record Broken: Radio Had A Season of Giving to Remember in ’25
The final numbers are in. In November and December, radio once again proved its power to inspire giving and strengthen communities through hundreds of local campaigns and national partnerships. For 2025, the Radio Ink Season of Giving Tally closed at...
NAB 2025 Year in Review Celebrates Advocacy and Technology
Giving radio and TV station owners more strength and “empowering local voices” headline the National Association of Broadcasters’ look back at 2025, as the organization highlights a year of policy engagement, innovation, and industry milestones.
Beasley and NRG Media Executives Share AI-Era Sales Lessons
As artificial intelligence reshapes how agencies plan and buy media, two radio market leaders are rethinking everything from sales structure to execution. Their message: adapt faster, integrate deeper, and make accountability the core of every client relationship.
When’s the Best Time to Start Playing Christmas Music?
(Steve Allan) If you follow along with our column, you know that we do a Radio Ratings Roundup every PPM survey for the top 20 markets. The recently released December survey gave us our first look at the impact the all-Christmas formats had on these markets.
Rhett Akins Joins Clint Black, Steve Wariner for CRS Acoustic Alley
Rhett Akins, Jim Beavers, and The Warren Brothers will join the lineup for Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley at Country Radio Seminar 2026, adding more songwriting firepower to one of the event’s signature traditions.
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